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Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Paje Beach

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusiveAll inclusiveAll inclusive
  • BarBarBar
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Paje Beach, Paje
  • Popular LocationPaje Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKite Centre Zanzibar4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJambiani Beach7 min drive
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)49 min drive

Room options

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Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace) | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, Private Pool (Terrace)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Paje

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Paje hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paje Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bwejuu Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Jambiani Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Paje Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 4 min drive
  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 7 min drive
  • Dongwe Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪African Bbq - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪B4 Beach Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bar of Breezes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Paje Beach
Some rates at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 30 meters away. At Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Paje hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers 44 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: TZS 35.00
  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 12742.60 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 170.000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Paje
Dhow Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar/Paje
Paje Dhow Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Zanzibar Island/Paje
Dhow Inn
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Paje
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel
Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Hotel Paje

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is 31.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

As of Jun 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel on Jun 15, 2024 start from $170.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 170.000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Paje Beach and 2.3 mi (7-min drive) from Jambiani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel features 4 outdoor pools.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel to downtown Paje?

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Paje.

Dhow Inn Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very good. The beach was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

LEONA, Russellville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay at the Dow Inn has been overall mixed feelings but more towards disappointing. I will lay out, the good, the bad and the ugly regarding this resort. First, food is very good, the buffet, to the lunch menu, well seasoned, very tasty and well presented fresh food. They have a great selection for vegan and vegetarians. The property is pretty nice very well maintained pools very clean and the rooms are very comfortable. The bad is that the items are quite limited in my opinion especially on the breakfast and dinner which are a small buffet. Furthermore during lunch you're only allowed to order one menu item and one dessert from a select menu only. limited overall. The ugly is that in comparison to all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean or for instance Dominican Republic you don't get a lot for your money. There no watersports included, there no shows, there's no organized games, there is no dance lessons so in comparison to the Caribbean it's just pretty much minimum. And if you're not much of a drinker then the all-inclusive is really a huge waste here being there so many items are considered a la cart or extra charge. Additionally, if your order from the bar outside of designated hours its also a charge. Even your room bar is only free upon check-in any refills of the 4 sodas or 2 bottle of beer is also a charge. We also paid extra for a room with a private pool and the word "private" was used very loosely.kids and their parents were able to see us

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel could take care of its beachfront, it had lots of debris and litter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Corianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizebeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great hotel! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Love the location and overall the hotel is well maintained. I just didn't like so much light in the room (no blackout) and food was average. Everything else is excellent, especially the staff. Very clean and super safe!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, feels very private. Amazing food and lovely staff members. Special Thank You for Zaina and all the girls from there bar. Masha
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020